interdisciplinary

adjective

in·​ter·​dis·​ci·​plin·​ary ˌin-tər-ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce interdisciplinary (audio)
: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines

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Memorable concerts have included a 2019 interdisciplinary arts program featuring everything from music for two pianos to dance and children’s favorites, as well as a 2020 performance celebrating the installation of the bells. Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026 The university will also suspend new admission into the bachelor of arts in anthropology and the masters of engineering and masters of science in materials science and engineering to rework curriculum through an interdisciplinary lens. Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 Constructivism is a major interdisciplinary paradigm in the social sciences that forms part of the broader field of the sociology of knowledge. Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 It was first put to use for a performance by Brazilian interdisciplinary artist Jota Mombaça in 2022 and two years later for another by Korean dancer Eun Me Ahn. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interdisciplinary

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1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interdisciplinary was in 1926

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“Interdisciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdisciplinary. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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